I am currently helping to tell informative and engaging stories. Pure and simple.

My core responsibilities include (but hey, it's a 'startup up for startups' so this is the tip of the iceberg):

- Strategizing for Onboardly and its clients on content programs that respective audiences actually want to read, watch, listen to and share.- Daily editing, optimizing, writing and feedback of client work,- Management of client feedback on editorial schedules and posts,- Writing and/or editing of content creation,- Facilitating Onboardly’s process for customer acquisition and visibility,- Managing workflow, including leveraging external and internal resources to produce results,- Contribution to editorial calendars for each client in the Onboardly portfolio,- Seeking out opportunities to create and contribute work on third party sites and media outlets,- Sharing & promoting content on social networks,- Research & identification of opportunities to promote Onboardly and our clients in non-traditional means.

May
2014 -
Jul
2014

Social Media Manager (Contract) / Havas Worldwide Canada

During this contract, I was responsible for:

- Content development for a social media guide for a large automotive brand - Editorial calendar development for campaign initiatives - Project management (kickoff) for a microsite for housing this social media guide- Copywriting and strategy for several in-market and soon to be in-market campaigns

Jul
2013 -
Apr
2014

Community Manager / Qwalify

While employed with Qwalify, I was responsible for:- Content marketing: managing and building the content schedule, writing materials such as blog posts, newsletters, white papers and material for social media channels.- Social media: creating, managing and growing Qwalify's presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and connecting online.- Seeking out PR initiatives such as online media and podcasts- Market research to aggregate industry statistics and activities. Disseminate data to team members.- Customer support via phone, email, Twitter and live chat.

Apr
2013 -
Jun
2013

Producer (Contract) / Hololabs

Providing production assistance and consulting for a local indie-gaming company in the completion of their development application for the Canada Media Fund.

Aug
2012 -
Nov
2012

Community Manager / Sceneverse

While employed with Sceneverse, I helped to bring project management methodology to this emerging start-up's toolbox as well as crafted several early entry marketing strategies to refine their brand and product messaging. I was also key in helping to define new opportunities for funding, potential technology partners and future features to be added to the product roadmap.

I was the primary voice of their beta product's blog and conducted community outreach on various social networks.

Jun
2012 -
Aug
2012

Project Manager / Engagement Labs

While employed with Engagement Labs, I was charged with helping a growing agency establish processes and procedures for their project management department.

Jan
2011 -
Feb
2012

Project / Account Manager / Plank Design

-Project management from start to finish including the development of the overall project plan and strategy with both clients and internal teams, creation of supporting project documentation such as workback schedules, definition of project milestones, budgets and monitoring and maintenance of the project scope, as well as overall management of the quality of deliverables.-Creation of website prototypes as well as testing, quality assurance, bug tracking and usability analysis of websites and applications.-Provided support for clients and talent (including design, development, integration, copywriters and external suppliers) to ensure project success.

Aug
2010 -
Dec
2010

Project / Account Manager (Contract) / U92

-Project management from start to finish including the development of the overall project plan and strategy with both clients and internal teams, creation of supporting project documentation such as workback schedules, definition of project milestones, budgets and monitoring and maintenance of the project scope, as well as overall management of the quality of deliverables.-Creation of website prototypes as well as testing, quality assurance, bug tracking of websites and applications.-Provide support for clients and talent (including design, development, integration, copywriters and external suppliers) to ensure project success.

Apr
2008 -
Oct
2009

Marketing/ Community Management / Various

During this period of time, I held various freelance contract positions, namely:

Divine.ca | Community / Marketing Manager | June 2009 – October 2009

Integration New Media | MarCommSpecialist | December 2008 – May 2009

Praized Media | Community Manager | July 2008 – October 2008

ihaveanidea | Director of Social Media | April 2008 – July 2008

Nov
2006 -
Mar
2008

Project Manager / CloudRaker

One of my key projects with CloudRaker was the planning, production and launch of RealChampions.ca, a Bell Canada sponsored social media driven website for Canadian fans and athletes to connect.

Jul
2005 -
Nov
2006

Project Manager / Twist Image

The main project I worked on while employed with Twist Image was the production and marketing planning for Scotiabank’s CMA award winning financial portal, MyVault.

While with Precision Advertising, I got my hands dirty in all elements of both digital and traditional advertising. As right hand to both the President and Creative Director, I worked with budgets, expenses, copywriters, designers, developers, translators, printing agencies and a full list of others that represents a list longer than those cited in Emmy acceptance speeches.

All this was done for the love of delivering an exceptional client and customer experience.

In this role, I was responsible for the development and execution of marketing plans targeting channel and third party partners such as IBM, HP, Compaq, Fujitsu, Dell and ViewSonic and sought new opportunities for tradeshows, product placement and partnerships.

Post campaign, I evaluated the success of all co-promotions and marketing initiatives with corporate partners.

Planned and coordinated tradeshows and industry events throughout North America and Europe including the production of demo reels, press kits, digital marketing content and prizes for contests and giveaways.

Aug
1999 -
Jun
2000

International Public Relations Coorordinator / Matrox

My main goal in this position was to provide information and support for Matrox's international offices in Asia, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Italy as well as for the North American marketplace.

I liaised with internal teams (public relations representatives, writers, graphic designers, web designers, sales representatives, product managers and technical staff) to ensure all marketing objectives were realized and their needs were addressed. I adhered to all established budgets for each initiative and maintained and processed administrative and accounting records.

I collaborated on the development of visual identity, corporate standards, product packaging, web content and graphic design projects.

To assist in the company's promotional efforts, I researched, monitored and analyzed the competitive environment, OEM, third party and industry leaders through various media channels. As part of this, my key responsibility was to support the efforts of the Public Relations team to secure print and on-line editorial coverage for products throughout North America.

To help with knowledge-sharing, I published and distributed ‘Matrox in the News’ - a quarterly report of all press coverage obtained both nationally and internationally which was curated from a database I maintained which tracked all production mentions.